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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.14, 604.55 and 263.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.14, 604.55 and 263.50 is: 363.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.14 : 604.55 = 263.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.14/604.55 = 263.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.14x = 604.55 × 263.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.14x = 159,298.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,298.07/438.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.58

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